Vegetable growers are very fond of new hybrid tomatoes. They have a high yield and disease resistance. These varieties include tomato "Hali-Gali."
Characterization and description of the variety
The Hali-Gali tomato variety is early ripe, since 85-105 days pass from seedlings to the appearance of the first fruits. It is considered a new determinant cultivar for growing both in open ground and in temporary film shelters. This variety is characterized by powerful plants with lush leaves. The height of the bushes reaches 80 centimeters. The fruits are uniformly red, large enough, the average mass of the fruit is 200 g.
Hali-Gali tomato is resistant to fungal diseases and resists harmful insects. It has a distinctive feature - a small nose in the lower part of the fetus.
When growing Hali-Gali tomatoes without film cover, the yield of each bush can be up to 3 kg. If we consider that the recommended planting density is about 4 bushes per square meter, we get up to 12 kg per square. Of course, in greenhouses, yield is higher by 20-30%, that is, about 15 kg per square meter. The yield of this variety is not a record, but given the fact that the plant is stunted, this is a normal indicator.
Full information about the Hali-Gali tomato, characteristics and description of the variety are contained in the State Register of Varieties of the Russian Federation.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The main positive qualities of this hybrid:
- resistant to temperature extremes;
- it can be grown on the balcony, that is, suitable for urban conditions;
- tolerates a lack of moisture;
- early ripening;
- sweet variety (high sugar content).
The disadvantages include:
- not too high productivity;
- exactingness to top dressing.
Possible variety diseases and pests
As mentioned above, the Hali-Gali tomato is resistant to disease. But this is only subject to proper care. In order to prevent plant diseases, it is important to take the following measures:
- ventilate greenhouses;
- monitor watering and lighting;
- carry out regular loosening of the soil.
Such prevention will eliminate the need to treat the bushes with chemicals when diseases occur, and this will ensure an environmentally friendly product.
As for harmful insects, gourds and thrips may appear on plants. Against them, you can make treatment with the drug "Bison". When growing tomatoes in open ground, a Colorado potato beetle may appear on them. In this case, it is worth using the Prestige tool.
Sowing and seedling care
What is a Khali-Gali tomato? We considered the description of the variety above, and in this section of the article we will tell you how to properly prepare seedlings.
Seeds of this variety are sown usually in March-April. It all depends on the climatic conditions of the region. Sowing is carried out to a depth of 0.5 cm. Each gardener has sowing containers, usually these are plastic or wooden boxes in which drainage holes are made in advance.
Shoots quickly appear in the heat (approximate temperature - 23-25 degrees Celsius). At lower temperatures, seed germination can be severely delayed. When one or two true leaflets appear, you can start a pick. For picking, both individual glasses and spacious drawers are suitable. Here, each specific gardener chooses what suits him. After diving, seedlings need to be pritenit. Watering immature plants during this period is not needed. Watering can begin in 5-6 days. Usually at this time, tomatoes begin to intensively build up the root system, therefore, they will need water.
About a week before it is planned to plant seedlings, it needs to be hardened. For this, plants can be displayed on the balcony or veranda. Plants are usually planted at the age of two months.
Care
Hali-Gali tomato can be planted in a permanent place at a soil temperature of about 15 degrees. Under film shelters, an earlier landing is also possible.
Many tomatoes are very temperature sensitive, but not the Hali-Gali tomato. The description of the variety given above confirms this. Therefore, bad weather does not hinder the hope of a harvest.
A week after planting tomatoes, they need to be fed. A solution of urea and mullein is suitable here. This variety responds well to top dressing. The next time you need to feed during budding and flowering. Then phosphorus-potash fertilizers are suitable. Bred them according to the instructions.
Hali-Gali bushes need to be tied up. This can be done using high stakes or trellis.
Tomato itself is considered a very moisture-loving plant. Therefore, the process of growing it includes regular and plentiful watering. Watering is especially intense during the period of growth and flowering. When the fruits begin to ripen, the amount of watering is reduced in order to avoid cracking of the fruits.
It is important to remember that irrigation is not suitable for watering tomatoes. It worsens pollination and fruit setting, and this, in turn, reduces productivity. Watering is carried out only at the root.
Summing up, we can say that this amateur variety can be grown even by an amateur gardener, because he is not demanding about the care and growing conditions. And to help summer residents in this matter, this article describes in detail about the Hali-Gali tomato, description of the variety, basic care. In general, the variety is very popular, high-yielding.
Tomatoes Hali Gali: reviews
Reviews confirm that this is a great tomato variety. All fruits are smooth, beautiful, with red and juicy pulp. They bear fruit until the fall, right up to frosts, they do not get late blight. Despite the fact that the variety is undersized, it brings a large crop in the greenhouse. The fruits are not too large and are great for canning, as well as for fresh salads.